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Parks and recreation seeks capital funds for playgrounds, pools, training and golf‑course upgrades
Summary
Parks and Recreation leaders asked council for funding to finish recent capital projects, repair pools and playgrounds, buy field‑striping and fleet equipment, and to continue a long list of playground/recreation facility improvements across several fiscal years.
Temple — Parks and recreation staff outlined capital and maintenance priorities at the budget retreat, from playground replacements and pool repairs to a proposed expansion of the training center and a multi‑year list of parks projects.
Highlights included requests to finish work at Silverstone and continue playground replacements that were started in prior years; a request for a mobile field‑striping machine (autonomous striping unit) to improve athletic‑field turnaround; and investment in pool system components at Summit and Lyons Junction to address ventilation, pool resurfacing and safety upgrades. Staff also requested funding to acquire a single‑axle dump truck to safely move temporary stages and support field operations and events.
The department asked for a phased playground and amenity program totaling a multi‑million dollar list of projects across FY25–FY31, and noted that some items were already underway using existing budget intent‑to‑purchase actions. Parks staff also asked for an ADA transition plan to inventory sidewalks, trail access and pavilion approaches and create a long‑term compliance/upgrade roadmap.
On golf, staff asked the council to resume design work for Sammon’s Club golf course improvements including a clubhouse option and a refreshed master plan for greens, drainage and cart paths, and to accelerate several part‑time positions into full time to reduce turnover in course operations and food/beverage services.
Ending: Council asked staff to return with prioritized phasing and cost estimates for FY26 consideration; staff said some items could be advanced by reallocating existing project funds but a longer‑term financing plan will be necessary to complete the full list across FY26–FY31.
